The Southern
Blue Gum is an evergreen tree from Australia that has aromatic, blue-green
leaves and showy flowers with many stamens. It is one of the most widely grown
species of eucalyptus. It is cultivated in plantations for its lumber and for
the essential oil in its leaves. The lumber is used for construction. The leaves
are the main source of eucalyptus oil, which is used in perfumes, as a
flavoring and for its medicinal properties. Leaves are used to make an herbal
tea. It is grown as an ornamental tree in warm regions for its foliage, flowers
and colorful bark. It has a fast growth rate and is drought tolerant. It
prefers a Medditerranian climate but can be grown in humid tropical and
subtropical regions as well. Hardy in zones 9-12.
Growing
Instructions for the Southern Blue Gum
1. The seeds like moist,
well-drained soil. Use a sterile seed starter mix, if available. It prevents
soil fungi from damaging the seeds and the seedlings. If not available, then
make a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. 2. Put
the soil in a pot. 3. Sow the seeds on the soil and lightly cover them with
sand. 4. Water the seeds from underneath, by filling a plant tray under the
container with water. Keep the soil moist but not wet. 5. Place the pots in an
area with warm temperatures in full sun or part shade. 8. When the seedlings
are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.
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